Quote: Originally posted by Scotttheking: What router does the T1 terminate on? I'm no network guru, so forgive the question... What do you mean?

Quote: Originally posted by kernel_panic: I'm no network guru, so forgive the question... What do you mean? More generally, what devices do you have for the networ…

In other words, what are the make and model of the devices you have identified on your diagram as "public" "firewall" "switch/hub" and so on? It's kind of important, because the c…

Also, list the functions each device has. If you have "server1", say what functions it does. Do that for any machine that may have any interface aimed at the internet.

[list=1][*]public = the internet[*]router = my T1 router supplied by my ISP. I don't have a brand/model available right now, but I'll check tomorrow.[*]firewall = I haven't purchas…

The quality isn't great, but this is something I whipped up. The firewall is something you don't currently own. I STRONGLY recommend buying a real firewall, something from netsc…

Kernel... Unless I missed it, you still didn't mention what type of environment you have here....(home, school, office, etc.) This will actually determine what you will/should nee…

This is a small business - an ad agency. We have 10 employees - 6 creative and 4 administrative.

Quote: Originally posted by kernel_panic: This is a small business - an ad agency. We have 10 employees - 6 creative and 4 administrative. I recommend getting a re…

I'm not going against "kings" recommendation. But a firewall may not be all you need. While firewalls are no doubt pretty much required, its only part of the overall security pos…

You may want to look at linksys or Netgear for a router/firewall combo. This will provide you with acceptable protection for a home network. They are easy to use and do provide s…

Not sure what you mean about using telephone jacks.... unless you're places is wired with RJ-45/Cat5 for all connections. Most places still use RJ-11's for phones (not going to wo…

Quote: Originally posted by Romeo: Linksys EtherFast cable/DSL router What model?

Quote: Originally posted by Scotttheking: What model? oops! Forgot the model It's a BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router, with 4-port switch. I have been looking …

Quote: Originally posted by Romeo: The funny thing is that under the router's serial number there is the word, "Mac" followed by another serial number. That's the…

CAT5 cable makes your telephone sound better because it consists of better quality twisted pairs, instead of simple pairs of wires. The problem you may run into is how you wire th…

Quote: Originally posted by Romeo: It's a BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router, with 4-port switch. I used to have one of them, it works fine. You configure it with …

The router is brand new (never used). Thanks for all the responses.

This is likely a neighbour's wireless network which is protected by WEP, WPA or MAC address filtering to prevent you from logging on.

Thanks for posting the reply. I had a hunch but wanted to check it out. . .it's pretty amazing how far the signal can travel and what luxuries we can enjoy! clarat

"pushkin" and "linksys" are two SSID's for networks that you are in range of. Pushkin has secured its network so you have no access (but can still see it). Linksys didn't. In fa…

Quote: Originally posted by macroy: [BI'm going to guess that they're using a Linksys AP/router, and its probably the default config out of the box. [/b] That…

Quote: Originally posted by ClaraT: What is Pushkin? Seriously, I don't like doing anything more than casual web browsing on public networks because you never kno…

It's also entirely possible the owner of the "apparantlly" unconfigured "linksys" router left it that way as a Honeypot so he/she could packet sniff people looking for a free ride.…

If your DSL connection is PPPoE, make sure your router is set to an MTU of 1492, not 1500.